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OPINION
From sales to strategy: Why becoming a non-selling principal was the right move
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership over competition with his own team, he built a thriving 60-person agency where salespeople close up to 60 deals annually without competing against the boss for listings.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Units are now outpacing house prices
Apartments are now outperforming houses in the nation's three strongest…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers tripped up by ‘genuine savings’ rule
Agents need to be aware that first home buyers are…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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Movers and Shakers
New chapter for Ray White Rural Atherton: Welcoming Daimin Kochi as Suzey Whitby announces retirement
Real estate veteran Daimin Kochi joins Ray White Atherton as beloved agent Suzey Whitby retires after 21 years in the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Leading Eastern Suburbs agent Catherine Dixon returns to BresicWhitney
BresicWhitney is proud to announce the return of esteemed Eastern Suburbs sales agent Catherine Dixon, in a move that marks…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency rewards property management talent in Tasmania
National real estate brand The Agency has highlighted its growing Tasmanian property management business and championing of talent with Crystal…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From cold calls to selling a $55 million harbourfront mansion
In Sydney’s prestige property market, reputation is everything, says Adam Reichman — and it’s a lesson that runs deep. “It…
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
Barbara Corcoran rewrote the rulebook – and these agents are following her lead
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1000 loan into a $100 million real estate empire, not by playing it safe but by…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate 101: Why GCI isn’t the whole game
In real estate, big GCI numbers often steal the spotlight — but Scott Mackey says they rarely tell the full…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Domain launches free social media guide for agents
Looking to grow your brand and generate more leads through social media? Domain’s new guide offers actionable tips tailored to…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Styling success from afar: How Style It help interstate agents transform Fraser Coast properties with ease
Mother-daughter duo transforms Fraser Coast properties remotely, offering interstate real estate agents a virtual-first styling solution that turns empty houses…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
New research shows property buyers slash their purchase time by close to a third
Australians are buying property faster than ever, with new research from view.com.au showing the average journey from dreaming to purchase…
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OPINION
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AI Tips and Tricks
From portals to possibilities: the future of property search
As search evolves from keywords to AI-driven intent, real estate professionals face a pivotal shift in how properties are discovered…
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LEADERSHIP
Real estate leadership is changing – and agents are calling the shots
The era of command-and-control leadership in real estate is fading fast. Today’s agents want more than KPIs and top-down directives…
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Mindset and Personal Development
The real reason your sales team isn’t performing (yet)
“Talent wins deals. But structure wins seasons.” Real estate veteran Aaron Chuah exposes what really powers top-performing sales teams, and…
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AREC 2025
Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the…
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AREC 2025
How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots
Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to enhance client…
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AREC 2025
Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Elite Agent
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT? This telling comment from a…
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Elite Agent
Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser
TL;DR: Today we’re releasing a new episode of our Thought Leaders podcast that unpacks the practical side of growing a…
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Elite Agent
From Pain Points to Profit: Curtis Thomson on Property Management Automation
Curtis Thomson is something of a systems whisperer for industries bogged down by manual processes. Having cut his teeth in…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
How Kristen Porter Built A Different Kind Of Real Estate Law Firm
How to build systems to protect your business for the long term.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos’ Inspiring Journey
After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling. But rather…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Home run listing: Yoenis Céspedes’ $30M ranch hits the market
Former New York Mets star Yoenis Céspedes has put his 400-acre Port St. Lucie estate on the market for $30…
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Celebrity Homes
Renovated North Sydney home of Sydney to Hobart skipper heads to auction
Sydney to Hobart sailor Andrew Butler and his wife Amber have listed their renovated North Sydney terrace, drawing strong early…
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Celebrity Homes
Grammy-winning producer lists Los Angeles home for $4.395 million
Grammy-winning producer Theron "Neff-U" Feemster lists his Tarzana estate for $4.4 million, featuring a tennis court, music studio space, and…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
Why we need to stop over-complicating real estate
In a field cluttered with AI tools, scripts and training programs, the fundamental elements remain deceptively simple: building trust and…
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OPINION
When buyers go quiet: Why pausing beats pitching every time
When homebuyers go quiet after inspections, it's rarely disinterest, it's decision fatigue. Modern real estate requires agents to abandon scripts…
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Mindset and Personal Development
Sidekick launches free 21-day challenge to help property managers beat burnout
Sidekick launches a free 21-day challenge to combat the burnout crisis sweeping Australia's property management industry. Starting June 9, the…
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Agent Events
Party with The Presets at Ready25
The Presets bring their iconic hits to Ready25, joining leading minds on stage for a property industry event like no…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Industry Leader Fiona Blayney Launches PM/ONE: Australia’s Premier Property Management Conference
Two-day national event puts property management centre stage, recognising the profession's critical role in housing one-third of Australian households
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships
The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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They don’t need a new friend — they need a better agent
Real estate isn’t group therapy. Sellers don’t invite you in to make…
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Ailo’s Ben White and Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean launch free course to guide Property Management into a new era of growth
Industry veterans Ben White and Samantha McLean launch a free five-day course…
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Why asking the right questions beats making the perfect pitch
It’s easy to assume that success in sales comes down to a…
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Agents’Agency partners with realestate.com.au to deliver bigger, better results
realestate.com.au has announced a new national partnership with Agents’Agency, which is set…
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The soft skills closing hard deals
Every agent knows the script. Build rapport. Handle objections. Present your value.…
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Are family-sized apartments the future?
For years, Australian apartment living has been synonymous with young professionals and…
LEADERSHIP
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Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct…
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says…
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering…
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The property management metric stuck in the 90s (and why it needs to go)
The 1990s have called and want their most popular PM metric back,…
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What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art…
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Why character skills could be the missing piece in real estate training
Real estate agents have endless options when it comes to skills training.…
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India overtakes APAC peers as commercial property sentiment holds strong
India has emerged as the most resilient commercial real estate market in…
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How real estate agents can escape the ‘Spinach Tax’ and build true financial freedom
Most real estate agents are brilliant at generating income, but when it…
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Jane Cohen appointed Chief Strategy Officer at REA Group
Jane Cohen has joined REA Group as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over…
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Jellis Craig strengthens presence in Port Phillip
Jellis Craig Albert Park has further strengthened its foothold in Port Phillip…
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Pet-friendly rentals attract tenants faster
Landlords who welcome pets in their rental properties are finding tenants significantly…
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One in four Kiwis ‘accidentally’ buy a home, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed just how quickly curiosity can turn into…
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Lachlan Vidler takes the helm at PIPA
Lachlan Vidler has been appointed as the new board chair of the…
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Trent and Kal Regan join CENTURY 21 Australia
Moreton Bay's top-performing real estate business, Regan & Co, has rebranded as…
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Harcourts Adelaide city expands multicultural real estate expertise
Harcourts Adelaide City proudly opens its doors under the leadership of Principal Simon Hou,…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Canadian housing market shows signs of recovery
The Canadian housing market displayed early signs of recovery in May 2025, with home sales increasing for the first time…
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Celebrity Homes
Bella Thorne lists her OTT floral fantasy mansion in LA
Former Disney star Bella Thorne is selling her wildly decorated Topanga Canyon estate, complete with faux flowers, pastel murals and…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property prices flat for 2.5 years as listings cool in winter
The latest data from realestate.co.nz shows the national property market remains steady, with prices flat for 2.5 years.
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